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Saying that you are sad when you are really miserable is an example of?
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∙ 14y ago
It is an example of a euphemism. Because the miserable person is trying to soften his/her true emotions because they feel it to be an uncomfortable subject. Most euphemisms refer to uncomfortable or touchy subjects such as death and toiletry needs.
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What are antonyms of happy?
Sad, depressed, melancholy. forlorn, miserable , sombre
Which of the following groups are antonyms of the word happy A elated thrilled excited B Depressed miserable sad C willing eager fortunate?
Depressed, miserable or sad.
What is the high modality word for sad?
A high modality word for sad is Miserable. Hope this helps :)
What is an different word for sad?
Unhappy Miserable Sad Depressed Down in the dumps Feeling blue
What is another way to say sad?
miserable, deflated, hopeless, lifeless, lost, depressed. :(
What are antonyms of happy?
Sad, depressed, melancholy. forlorn, miserable , sombre
What words start with m and has a sad meaning?
Morbid, merciless and miserable have a sad meaning. They begin with the letter M.
Which of the following groups are antonyms of the word happy A elated thrilled excited B Depressed miserable sad C willing eager fortunate?
Depressed, miserable or sad.
What is the high modality word for sad?
A high modality word for sad is Miserable. Hope this helps :)
What is an different word for sad?
Unhappy Miserable Sad Depressed Down in the dumps Feeling blue
How do you make a puppet blow a bubble?
you can tickle it only if it is feeling sad or miserable.
What does the word miserable mean?
Full of misery, very unhappy, deeply sad.
What is the Japanese word for sad?
mijime (mee-jee-may) is miserable, wretched, unhappy, sad, pitiable kanashii (kah-nah-shee-ee) is sad, sorrowful
What do you call when your sad miserable and about to cry?
Time for a change. Abusive Relationships only get worse.
What is another way to say sad?
miserable, deflated, hopeless, lifeless, lost, depressed. :(
Was Michael Jackson sad?
He did seem to be sad most of the time, even when he smiled his eyes looked sad, all the stuff he went through would make anyone miserable.
What is a better word for sad when you are describing someone?
some words that are better then sad are: unhappy, depresed, miserable, tearful, sorrowful, and full of sadness
